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Arfvedsonite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Arfvedsonite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Andesine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Arfvedsonite and Andesine chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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